"We consider this a routine matter and it is not our intention to
reconsider the name or logo of this franchise," NHL deputy commissioner
Bill Daly said in a statement Thursday. "We fully intend to proceed as
originally planned, relying on our common law trademark rights as well
as our state trademark registrations while we work through the process
of addressing the question raised in the federal applications."

The United States Army has also signaled its opposition to the "Golden Knights" moniker. The Army's demonstration parachute team has been known as the Golden Knights since 1962, but the name was never protected by federal trademark law.

“For us, the bottom line is the (perceived) connection
between the Army and the professional sports team,” [Army spokesperson Alison] Bettencourt said,
declining to answer whether the Army will ask the Vegas Golden Knights
to change their name before the military’s review is completed.“Our
interest in this announcement is meant to protect the proud history of
the Army’s Golden Knights and their vital role in telling the Army story
and connecting America with their Army,” Bettencourt told the [Fayetteville] Observer.